bigbangmtl 10+ year member
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Hi there. I just came around to upgrading my audio system in a Honda Civic 99 CX Hatchback. It's 6.5 6x9.
I decided to set a budget of $500. After some research I decided to go the following route. Please comment as I can return most of the stuff in exchange for something better.
Head unit: Sony DSX-S100 (direct ground)
Amplifier: Alpine mrp-f300 4 channel 300W RMS (8 gauge wiring / 50A fuse)
Front: Polk Audio db6501 6.5" component (18 gauge)
Rear: Infinity 9633cf 6x9" co-ax (18 gauge)
Comments:
I've received the head unit and it's pretty awesome. It eats your Ipod literally (no cd player) and operates it through the front face. It's got 2V front and rear pre-outs so it's good for my system so far. I was thinking of getting the CDX-GT700HD instead which has HD radio built-in and can control the Ipod externally for about the same price. It also has the advantage of a sub pre-out as well. The sound quality is better than stock, but I have not yet received the amp or components.
Can I do better with $500? I'm not thinking sub yet, but maybe in a month or two.
I decided to set a budget of $500. After some research I decided to go the following route. Please comment as I can return most of the stuff in exchange for something better.
Head unit: Sony DSX-S100 (direct ground)
Amplifier: Alpine mrp-f300 4 channel 300W RMS (8 gauge wiring / 50A fuse)
Front: Polk Audio db6501 6.5" component (18 gauge)
Rear: Infinity 9633cf 6x9" co-ax (18 gauge)
Comments:
I've received the head unit and it's pretty awesome. It eats your Ipod literally (no cd player) and operates it through the front face. It's got 2V front and rear pre-outs so it's good for my system so far. I was thinking of getting the CDX-GT700HD instead which has HD radio built-in and can control the Ipod externally for about the same price. It also has the advantage of a sub pre-out as well. The sound quality is better than stock, but I have not yet received the amp or components.
Can I do better with $500? I'm not thinking sub yet, but maybe in a month or two.